In a new piece she wrote for Los Angeles Magazine, Freida talked about attending the Oscars for the first time when her movie Slumdog Millionaire was nominated.

“None of what happened was expected; the next thing I know, I’m walking down the red carpet at the Oscars in my John Galliano dress. The ceremony was so beautiful. To feel the energy in that room—it was like being touched by God,” Freida said.